Fundamentals of the Petroleum Downstream Industry Course

Technical & Management Training for Energy Professionals

Presented by Joe Barth
As a Senior Consultant, Joe has been with Solomon since 2004. His career includes 33 years with ExxonMobil in Planning & Optimization of refining petrochemical complexes. Joe has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University and an MS in Engineering from the University of Houston.

In this course you will learn the basics of the refining business as you travel through function and operation of a typical oil refinery. Improve your understanding of the physical properties of hydrocarbons and learn how refinery process units manipulate the molecules to increase value. Become familiar with the jargon industry professionals like to use and gain a clear understanding of the profit drivers in the downstream industry.

Participants will learn:

Industry terms and jargon

Industry structure

Basic refinery chemistry

Function of each major refinery process unit

Refinery profit drivers

Key trends in the refining industry

Fundamentals of the Petroleum Downstream Industry

Who Should Attend
This course is targeted toward anyone working within the refining industry.

Schedule & Registration

Courses are scheduled annually around the world and can be delivered directly to your company’s location, if desired.